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Accounts Payable
8/5/2025

The Complete Guide to AP Automation: Implementation & Best Practices for 2024

Want to transform your AP operations but not sure where to start? I've distilled years of experience and the latest data from APQC, Deloitte, and IOFM into a practical guide that shows you exactly how to reduce costs, boost accuracy, and achieve best-in-class AP performance through smart automation.

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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
8/5/2025

The No-Nonsense Guide to Handling Surprise Invoices in Enterprise Finance

Let's face it - 67% of enterprises get blindsided by unexpected invoices quarterly. Drawing from fresh insights by APQC, PwC, and Deloitte, here's your practical roadmap to turning invoice chaos into a well-oiled machine using smart AI systems and battle-tested risk management strategies.

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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
8/3/2025

The Real Impact of AI Invoice Processing: A Finance Expert's Deep Dive

Let's cut through the hype and look at what AI invoice processing is actually delivering in the real world. Drawing from fresh research across Fortune 500 companies, I'll walk you through the concrete impacts, genuine accuracy rates, and practical implementation insights I've seen transform AP operations.

20 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
7/6/2025

Month-End Close Made Easy: Real-World AI Solutions That Actually Work

Tired of the month-end close grind? You're not alone. See how leading finance teams are using AI to cut processing times by 80% and boost accuracy. We've analyzed the latest data from APQC, Deloitte, and PwC to show you exactly what works - and what doesn't.

30 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
4/15/2025

Cut Invoice Processing Time in Half: A Down-to-Earth Guide to AP Automation

Looking to escape the invoice processing nightmare? Let's dive into real-world AP automation solutions that actually work. Drawing from fresh research and hands-on experience, we'll show you exactly how leading finance teams are cutting their processing times by 50% or more – no fluff, just proven strategies backed by IOFM, Deloitte, and other industry heavyweights.

29 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
2/24/2025

5 Data-Driven Steps to Transform Your AP Cycle Time

Looking to revolutionize your AP process? We've analyzed over 2 million invoice transactions and worked alongside Fortune 500 finance teams to bring you game-changing strategies that actually work. See how leading companies have slashed their cycle times by 71% while keeping their controls rock-solid.

23 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
2/3/2025

AP Transformation: Breaking Free from Manual Processing to Become a Strategic Powerhouse

Tired of drowning in manual AP processes? You're not alone - 82% of finance teams are in the same boat. Discover how leading organizations are using AI and automation to transform their AP operations, with real results showing 60-80% faster processing and major cost savings. Time to turn your AP team into a strategic powerhouse.

16 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
12/24/2024

Audit-Ready: A Comprehensive Guide to AP Compliance in 2024

Look, after spending a decade in the trenches as a certified internal auditor, I've seen just about every accounts payable audit scenario you can imagine. Trust me, the landscape has changed dramatically. I've put together this practical guide that combines real-world compliance frameworks (you know, the ones that actually work) with cutting-edge AI controls that are transforming how we handle audits. Drawing from my experience working with Fortune 500 companies, I'll walk you through building an audit-ready AP function that won't just survive regulatory scrutiny – it'll sail through it.

20 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
12/7/2024

Mastering Vendor Payments: A Finance Leader's Guide to AI-Powered AP Automation

Let's dive into how today's top finance teams are revolutionizing their vendor payment processes with AI. Drawing from fresh research by IOFM, Deloitte, and PwC, I'll show you proven strategies that are helping organizations slash processing costs by 80% while building stronger vendor relationships through smart automation.

28 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
12/3/2024

Mastering Finance Email Management: Enterprise Strategies for Modern Finance Teams

Let's face it - finance teams are drowning in emails. From invoice processing to compliance documentation, the complexity keeps growing. But here's the good news: based on fresh research from Deloitte and McKinsey, we've uncovered how top finance departments are turning this challenge into an opportunity. Ready to learn how they're cutting processing times by 65% while keeping compliance rock-solid? Let's dive in.

27 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
11/30/2024

Month-End Close Success: Smart AP Automation Strategies That Actually Work

Let's face it - spending 6.4 days on month-end close is brutal. But here's the good news: leading finance teams are slashing that time by up to 70% using smart AI-powered invoice management. I'll walk you through the research-backed strategies from Deloitte, PwC, and Gartner that make it possible.

16 min
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Chris Edington
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Accounts Payable
11/28/2024

5 Game-Changing AP Audit Strategies: What Actually Works for Finance Leaders

Let's cut through the noise and get real about AP audits. Drawing from fresh research by Deloitte, PwC, and the Institute of Finance & Management, I'll walk you through five strategies that are genuinely transforming AP audit processes. You'll discover how leading organizations are leveraging smart tech and advanced analytics to make audit prep less painful while keeping those crucial controls rock-solid.

25 min
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Chris Edington

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